WXYZ News Producer

News for E. W. Scripps Company
Detroit, Michigan

posted on October 16, 2017


job posting:

Position: WXYZ News Producer Company: E. W. Scripps Company Station(s): WXYZ-TV-TV Job Type: fulltime Hours: Compensation: / year Job Description: WXYZ in Detroit is looking for a creative, innovative line producer to help take our on-air product to the next level. Only apply if you are passionately curious, detail oriented and highly organized. The right candidate will be an expert showcaser who holds themselves to a high standard and consistently identifies strong local, relevant content. We are looking for a great collaborator and a strong writer. If you are a smart, committed journalist with the knowhow to use all the latest tools to create a great newscast, please let us know you are out there! Key activities: Develop and organize newscasts or local programs; responsible for writing, story development and showcasing Works closely with news/local program managers and assignment editors to determine content needs Enhance content of the rundown with graphics, video, research, and station branding Execute time sensitive decisions Responsible for oversight of live broadcast and up to the minute editorial decisions Perform desktop editing Posting content to station's Web sites Perform other duties as assigned and needed Education/Experience Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field 2 - 3 years as a television writer or producer Skills and Abilities: Must be proficient with newsroom computer systems, MS Office a plus Excellent conversational and creative writing skills Must have strong communication and organization skills Adaptable, self motivated and able to work in a face paced, deadline driven environment Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgement, journalistic ethics and libel laws Understand and utilize Web analytics Work environment Newsroom Deadline driven and fast-paced environment About Scripps The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP) serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of television, radio and digital media brands. With 33 television stations, Scripps is one of the nation's largest independent TV station owners. Scripps runs an expanding collection of local and national journalism and content businesses, including Newsy, the next-generation national news network; podcast industry leader Midroll Media; and fast-growing national broadcast networks Bounce, Grit, Escape and Laff. Scripps produces original programming including "Pickler & Ben," runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way." As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company. Benefits: medical, dental, optical, life insurance, STD, LTD, 4011k, paid time off Education Required: Experience Required: Other Requirements: Date Available: 10/16/17


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